The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1887-02-17
DEPARTMENT OF MASSACHUSETTS.

DEAR TRIBUNE: Arthur G.. Biscoe Corps, insti-
tuted Jan. by the Department Treasurer, Hattie
A. Ralph, is composed of the most earnest friends
Of the GAR, and the comrades in Westboro are
rejoicing the successful Inauguration of Corps ~
II numbered 40 charter members. Matte A Fay,
President Is q lady of executive ability.
Col. Allen Corps, of Gloucester installed
with 81 members Dec 20 by Mary +. Knowles
Department Chaplain, assisted by members of Phil
Sheridan Corps of Salem. The public installation
In the evening was attended by the leading men,
beers OF Col. Allen Post, who heartily Endorsed the
new auxiliary The President, Eva T. Cook, is an
experienced presiding officer, and has long been
engaged in Grand Army work.
Col Prescott Post and Corps, OF Ashland and E.
A Andrews Post and Corps, of Shrewsbury, cele-
brated Christmas by enjoyable festivities in their
respective halls.
A handsome altar and Commanders pedestal
have been presented John Rogers Post Of Mans
| field, by its auxiliary Corps. new Grand Army
| Hall has recently been erected by the comrades.
A joint installation Of the officers of Post and
Corps in South Scituate attended by Flether
| Webster Post and Corps, Of Brockton. Margaret
f. Andrews of the Department Council conducted
| the ceremony for the Corps.
Officers of Gen. Lander Corps. No. 90 Lynn, Mrs.
Mary A. Bailey, Installing Onicer President Eliza
stiles; S.N.-P.. Abbie Sawyer; j. V.-P, Lucy Rus
sell; Treas, Clara smith; Chap, Susie Berry
| Con- Emelia Parker. Lander Corps numbers 200,
| and does a large amount OF charity work.
| Francis Washburn Corps, No. 20, was installed
| in the Brighton District Boston, Jan 10 by the De-
| partment Secretary, assisted by ANGELA III Scran-
| ton and delegation from Cambridgeport. Francis
| Washburn Post and prominent citizens were pres
/ emit ut the evening stTSlces. Alucfnlhn JOnn III.
Lee Of Boston, contributed S25 expression OF
/ his interest in the new Corps The President.
| Lizzie W. Sanborn, has served aeceptably Presi-
dent of Corps 50, Watertown, the past year and is
| highly esteemed.
| The officers of Frances Gould Post Arlington
| were mustered in by Past Department. Commander
George s. Evans on the evening of Jan l3 after
| which Emma Il. Lowd, Department Junior Vice
President installed the officers of Corps f3 Airing
| ton. Augusta G. Randall was installed President
| for the third year. Eloquent speeches We're made
| by Past Commander Evans, Mrs. Lowd, the De-
| partment Chaplain, Mary T. Knowles and others
| The Department President, : Agnes Parker has
been indefatgable in her efforts to the Order
| in Massachusetts the past year. Her six years
record in official position - enviable one. She
has visited Corps in every section of the State and
| is highly esteemed by the GAR. and W.R.C
| throughout Massachusetts.
ALL ALONG THE LINE.
Officers of Starr King Corps, No. 10, Santa Bar
bara Cal. installed with the officers of the Post
and followed by banquet rendered by the Post a
the Morris House. Florence Moore, Installing
Officer. President, Mrs. q. III. Davis; ). V. F., Mrs
p. Bates; j. Y.-P., Mrs. Seely; Sec, Mary 4